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How-to Video: Face-mount Prints to Acrylic

One of the most popular finishing techniques for a clean, modern look for prints and photos is face-mounting the image to acrylic. It’s a technique that’s been perfected by printers such as Bumblejax for images and graphics displayed in homes, commercial buildings, retail spaces and more.

Check out the video above for step-by-step instructions and helpful hacks on face-mounting like a pro using photo-quality media and a double-sided adhesive. In this video, we chose LexJet 11 mil Blockout PolyGloss for its excellent color reproduction, lay flat finish and gray backing for extra opacity. We face-mounted it with the all-new LexJet CrystalClear Permanent Adhesive (see complete project supply list below).

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How Bumblejax Gives Mounted Photos Some Real Pop
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How Bumblejax Gives Mounted Photos Some Real Pop

When Seattle, Wash.-based Bumblejax wanted to create an ecommerce site that allowed anyone to have access to high-end, modern face-mounted photo displays, they tested out several different photo papers before settling on the winning product.

“The thing about acrylic face-mounting is that not all papers work well with it,” says Tate Dwinnell, who runs Bumblejax with his brother, Corey. “Sometimes the texture in the paper causes ‘silvering.'”

About five years ago, they came across the award-winning LexJet Sunset Photo Metallic Paper, and they were sold.

“After testing several metallic papers, we’ve found that the LexJet Sunset Photo Metallic Paper offers up the best luminescence and dimensionality,” says Corey Dwinnell. “In other words, this paper really makes your images pop!”

While the metallic paper did its job with photo reproduction, adding the acrylic took their finished products to the next level. Bumblejax creates mounted imagery that’s anywhere from 6×6-inch squares to 96×48-inch panoramas. Projects range from corporate jobs and photo shows to decoration for offices and homes.

“We really see an incredible ‘pop’ from the Sunset Metallic Paper when it is face-mounted to acrylic, especially in a gallery setting with proper lighting,” Corey says.

With the right lighting, the artwork almost has a backlit effect. Bumblejax uses CrystalClear Permanent Adhesive to adhere the print to either 1/8-inch, 1/4-inch, 1/2-inch or 1-inch acrylic, which can give the finished piece an almost 3D appearance.

“It’s a more modern aesthetic,” Tate says. “It’s frameless and floats from the wall, so you don’t see any hardware. It’s a real sleek, high-end modern look.”

Take a look a the gallery below to see Bumblejax’s work:

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LexJet Named to Digital Output’s Readers’ Choice Top 50

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We are thrilled to once again be named to Digital Output magazine’s Readers’ Choice Top 50! In its annual roundup of digital and print reader requests via its website metric system, Digital Output compiles its list of the Top 50 vendors who provide the most interesting and popular products, services and trends.

Vendors offering fabric, fabric-based printing devices or tools involved in the textile process were some of the most popular, according to the magazine’s readers.

“We continue to work with some of the most influential vendors in the space, and our readers respond by inquiring about their products year after year,” says Tom Tetreault, editor-in-chief/publisher, Digital Output.

In the November issue, new and popular LexJet products, Production Display Film SUV, award-winning Simple Grip Backlit and CrystalClear Permanent Adhesive, are highlighted.

“This acknowledgment from Digital Output’s readers goes to show that we’ve not only continued to develop the LexJet brand, but that we’ve also made a strong impact with the industry-changing products we’ve brought to market,” says Dan Halkyard, senior market manager. “There’s no better measure of that than hearing it directly from the customers and business partners we serve.”

Thanks to Digital Output and its readers for this great honor!

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Now in Stock: Improved, Lower-Price CrystalClear Permanent Adhesive

We’re excited to announce that our all new LexJet CrystalClear Permanent Adhesive is now in stock. We’ve re-manufactured this popular product to not only perform better, but also offer it to our customers at a lower price.

IMG_6438CrystalClear Permanent Adhesive is a thin, clear polyester film that’s coated on both sides with an optically clear adhesive with a clear release liner on each side.

It’s an easy-to-use solution for adhering face-mounted graphics to rigid, clear surfaces such as acrylic, Plexiglass, Lexan, polycarbonate or glass. It’s a go-to solution for backlit images, as well.

Our new version of LexJet CrystalClear Permanent Adhesive has been engineered for consistent results and no orange peel effect. Plus, the rolls are now available in 24-, 38- and 51-inches by 150-foot sizes.

And, best of all, this improved product is now offered at $1.05 per square foot — that’s a price cut of more than 20%.

Call a LexJet print specialist at 800-453-9538 to learn more about LexJet CrystalClear Permanent Adhesive.